tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38608939870595808952024-02-08T02:25:24.999-08:00The Children's Academy NewsletterChildren's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-59318829360214927932010-05-02T11:37:00.000-07:002010-05-02T11:50:34.432-07:00Red Carpet Extravaganza!Have you heard? We're having a “Red Carpet Extravaganza”!!! Our annual fundraiser at Market Street Grill is Saturday, June 5th. Tickets are $40.00 and if purchased by or before May 21st you will receive free kid's night out. This invitation is extended to anyone who purchases tickets. Help us raise funds for our awesome school. A detailed list of where the money will go will be posted in the foyer after Teacher Appreciation Week.<br /><br />We still need classroom representatives for the butterfly and rhino classes. If you are interested please get your ideas to Lynn soon so parent's can start bringing in donations. You will find more information in your child's cubby and on the classroom doors as what you can bring in for your donation for your child's classroom basket. Please see Lynn if you have any questions.<br /><br />We are also in need of any donations for the live and silent auctions. So, please talk to your friends, family, employers, etc. to see if they would like to donate or help out in any way. Again please feel free to ask if you have any questions at all.<br /><br />WE can't pull the fundraiser off without all the help from our wonderful parent, so THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-45669428250414426422010-04-05T19:23:00.001-07:002010-04-05T19:23:26.264-07:00Policy RefresherIt's always a good idea to have a refresher on our policies. This month's topic will be our illness policy.<br /><br />In our parent handbook it states, “children may not attend Children's Academy Preschool if they have any of the following symptoms: temperature of 101º or higher, diarrhea (3 or more in one day), vomiting (1 or more times), refusal to eat, irritable, any undiagnosed rash, sores with discharge, or profuse nasal discharge”.<br /><br />Continues on, “we ask that your child be symptom free or on antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school”. This means that your child is not allowed to return to school the following day. If you bring in a doctor's note stating your child is not contagious then they are welcome to attend. Also, it is our policy that the parent or another authorized individual pick up the sick child within 1 hour.<br /><br />We hope you will re-read our policies and procedures. We have these rules to ensure a safe and fun learning environment for your child. As always, please feel free to ask if you have any questions.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-62970826358245808992010-03-07T11:49:00.001-08:002010-03-07T11:49:46.690-08:00It's all about the kids!Have you heard? St. Patrick's Day is headin' our way! With it being St. Patty's day, that also means it is time for the annual parade. Children's Academy has been participating in this parade for quite a few years now and it just gets better and better every year!<br /><br />The big event will be on the morning of March 13th. The parade begins at 10:00. The route for the parade starts just West of West High School and goes through the middle of the Gateway Mall. We will be meeting about 9:30 to decorate the “float”, wagons, bikes, pets – you name it we decorate it! We also have a pot luck breakfast, but you only need to bring a breakfast treat for about 10 people, and we all just share. <br /><br />We haven't received our number yet, but we will keep you posted with all the needed information as soon as we get it. We hope that you will all mark your calendars and join us for the fun on the 13th. If you have any questions feel free to ask!Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-76515211210226983822010-01-31T17:58:00.000-08:002010-01-31T17:59:11.383-08:00February Fun!We are forming all our committees to help out with all the fun that will be taking place over the next few months. We love to get parents' input as to the things we do and how they are done. If you are interested in help in gout with any of the following events, please contact Lynn. Be sure to mark your calendars now so you can join in on all the festivities!<br /><br />St. Patrick's Day Parade Sat. March 13<br />Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7<br />Field Trip shirts go on sale End of April<br />Annual Fundraiser at Market Street Sat. June 5<br /><br />We would like to introduce our 2010 class representatives! Please see Lynn if you are interested.<br />Ladybug = Ashley Janke<br />Butterfly = Open<br />Guppy = Open<br />Goldfish = Amy Oshiro<br />Seahorse = Kirbys, Rutherfords, and Edwards<br />Crocodile = Lara Mason<br />Alligator = Wendy Laramie<br />Hippo = Brooke Edwards<br />Rhino = Open<br />Cheetah = Tammie Rutherford<br />Mustang = Open<br />Stallion = Brian Minette and Bob CrisonChildren's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-35317101141859599722010-01-10T19:30:00.000-08:002010-01-10T19:34:18.825-08:00It's All about the kids!January is the month for Parent Teacher Conferences. We will have sign up sheets in the foyer where you will be able to sign up for the time of your choice. Due to the amount of children we have, we are only able to do 15 minute conferences at this time. If you feel that you need more time, we can arrange something for you at a later date. <br /><br />This is a great opportunity to sit down with your child's teacher(s) and discuss your child's development and set goals for the remainder of the year. The children ore welcome to come to the conferences but are they are not required. <br /><br />We will also be hosting our annual book fair during this week. This is a chance to restock your library and help out the school at the same time. We appreciate your support and please let us know if you have any questions.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-20239926980312683702009-11-30T18:32:00.000-08:002009-11-30T18:49:56.128-08:00Tis' The Season! - ContinuedWe want to help as many people in need as we can, so here are the charities we will be working with. The Utah Food Bank, The Road Home Homeless Shelter, and a Sub for Santa family. You can see the fun foyer with the collection boxes and the lists of things people are in need of. We have set our goals and really hope to reach them. We know money is tight this year, but every little bit helps. There are many less fortunate families out there that really need our help. If we all work together we can really help make this a great holiday season for so many people. Please see Lynn if you have any further questions or suggestions. Thank you again for all of your support. We appreciate it very much!!!Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-52529546340221445752009-11-07T15:38:00.000-08:002009-11-07T15:39:17.746-08:00Tis' The Season!We want to make everyone aware of all the things we are doing to limit the spread of the flu and other illnesses this winter season.<br /><br />We sanitize each and every toy and piece of equipment in each classroom and the common areas. We recommend that staff get vaccinated. We encourage staff to stay home if they are sick. We watch children and send them home if they are showing any signs of illness. We isolate the sick child(ren) from the other children in the school until the parents arrive to take them home. We follow good health practices by continually washing hands of both staff and children.<br /><br />Here is what we need your help with: If you child is showing signs of illness, PLEASE keep them home. Please keep your child home until they are symptom free for at least 24 hours. Please contact the school if your child is diagnosed with any illness so we can inform other parents. Wash your hands as well as your child's hands upon arrival to the school.<br /><br />We hope that if we all work together we can keep the illnesses to a minimum. Thank you for all your help in this matter.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-78924445079793606812009-10-04T10:05:00.000-07:002009-10-04T10:07:09.657-07:00New School YearWe have made it through out first full month of the new school year! So far things are going very well. The children are adjusting and the teachers are already falling in love with their new friends. We really do thank you for working with us and being patient during this transition. <br /><br />Another reminder to turn in your emails so we can communicate with you and send you memos and reminders. We have found that it is easier for parents to know what is going on with the school if they are sent a quick email as opposed to a note in their child's cubby.<br /><br />We are very encouraged by what we have seen so far this year and hope that you are too! Please feel free to talk to our email any of us anytime. Thanks for all you do!Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-35209504981168665352009-09-02T18:30:00.001-07:002009-09-02T18:30:56.615-07:00The New YearWelcome to the new school year. We have so many great things in store for the upcoming year. Just a quick update from back to school night for those who couldn't make it and a nice reminder for those who did. <br /><br />Fundraising: We want to provide the best care possible and that takes money. We do many little fundraisers throughout the year to keep the “extra things” for the children. We want you to enjoy what we have to offer but not feel obligate to purchase anything. This month we have a coupon book that has hundreds of dollars worth of savings. This only costs $20 and $10 goes directly back to the school. We also have family portraits here on Sept. 18-19. There is a 420 donation to the school and you receive a free 11x14 portrait. If you sell these to friends and family you can earn more free products. See Lynn for details.<br /><br />We really appreciate your input and opinions and want to hear from each of you. As always, never hesitate to talk to any of us.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-2423962960467783292009-07-31T16:21:00.001-07:002009-07-31T16:21:59.631-07:00AugustFamily Picnic - Saturday August 15th 11am to 1pm. We provide the main dish and you bring a side. It is a great day to socialize with old friends and make new ones, say goodbye to old teachers and hello to the new ones coming on board. It will be at Alta Canyon Park Pavilion 9500 south and 2000 east. we hope to see you there! <br /><br />Also, we would like to help grant the wish of a child through the Make A Wish Rubber Ducky Derby. We have chosen Brian, a 16 year-old boy who has a type of bone cancer. His wish is to have a woodworking shop of his own. We will be selling ducks for $5.00 a duck. You will be entered into a drawing for prizes including a new car! This is a wonderful cause and we want to help out anyway we can. Our goal is to sell 200 ducks. That would be $1,000 towards Brian's wish. We hope if each family purchases on duck, we can reach our goal! We will post more information in the foyer. <br /><br />The Children's Academy has very generous parents and we know that this is a goal we can achieve! Thanks again for your desire to help.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-27787710712448444182009-06-03T08:10:00.000-07:002009-06-03T08:11:34.562-07:00Fund Raiser InfoDear Parents,<br />*Tickets for the fund raiser go on sale June 8th. They are $35.00 each. This includes a wonderful buffet at Market Street Grill, not to mention if you purchase your tickets BEFORE June 26th, it will also include a FREE Kid's Night Out ticket for you child the night of the event.<br />*We will be having a sign up sheet for parents who would like to volunteer as our classroom representatives. This parent will help us with a live auction basket for their child's classroom. We need one parent from each room. We will be having a fundraising/parent involvement meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 5:00 p.m. to discuss in more detail what is needed. We hope you can make it!<br />*Again we love all donations! If you know of any companies who would like to get some advertising, please email Lynn at lynn.curtis@comcast.net. We have some fun ways to help marketing for businesses. We have some great stuff already and are looking forward to an amazing event!!!Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-29781348863510298182009-05-04T14:57:00.001-07:002009-05-04T14:57:48.937-07:00It's Almost Fund Raiser Time!Mark your calendars now! Our 5th annual fundraiser will be Saturday, July 11, 2009. It will be held at the Cottonwood Market Street Grill. We will be hosting both a silent and live auction. Tickets will be $35 per person and include a FREE Kid's Night Out, if purchased before June 26th! This is a great night to socialize with other parents, relax and just have fun!<br /><br />We are raising money for our “New Building Fund”! We are leasing our current property and would love to have our own. So, we are working hard to raise the capital needed for this large, but essential investment. <br /><br />To help make this fundraiser the best possible, we are looking for a parent representative from each class. They will help us with creating a live auction basket. The classroom that raises the most money will win a great party!!! Please sign up at the front desk. <br /><br />We are also in need of donations – both big and small – everything helps out. We appreciate all contributions and will publicize the companies that are kind enough to participate. If you know anyone interested, contact Lynn and lynn.curtis@comcast.net for more information.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-21624375609753380212009-04-02T13:53:00.001-07:002009-04-02T13:53:45.548-07:00Spring Is Here!Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Please take this time to let your child’s teacher know just how much you appreciate all they do. A thank you card, a picture drawn by your child, etc. are some simple ideas. We as management will be doing some special things for each teacher and will let you know secretly if we need any help with these. Please see Lynn, Lori, or Candice if you have any questions about any of this. <br /><br />Please start planning now and get a head start on things. Teachers really look forward to this week and get very excited. Thank you very much for your help and support with this.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-57403751187291420272009-03-08T16:22:00.000-07:002009-03-08T16:27:00.703-07:00MarchMarch means St. Patrick's day! And St. Patrick's day means the annual St. Patty's day parade. The parade is Saturday March 14th at 10:00a.m. We will be having a pot luck breakfast starting at 9:15. This is such a fun time to get out and be festive! We will be decorating the float as well as ourselves. Parents must stay with their children.<br />*This year we are not able to do T-shirts so feel free to wear ones from prior years or just wear green! We do have shirts on sale from the prior years at the front desk.<br /><br />Also, this year we will be requiring each child to purchase their own field trip shirt. This will help keep our costs down and ensure that every child has the proper identification required by the state. Shirts will be available for $10.00 and we will be sending out order forms in April.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-63244578957019403262009-02-01T15:16:00.000-08:002009-02-01T15:18:09.036-08:00St. Patty’s day is just around the corner!It is time once again for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. This year the parade will be Saturday, March 14th. Mark your calendars now. This is so much fun!! We have participated in the parade now for 7 years and it just gets better and better every year. We have a float that we decorate while we mingle with all our friends. The parade goes right through the middle of the Gateway Mall. It is in the morning so we will be having a pot luck breakfast. There will be more specific details closer to the event.<br /><br />We also get matching T-Shirts for the parade. For this we will be having a contest. Everyone is welcome to enter. Whomever’s design is picked will be the design that goes on this years shirt. The information for this is at the front des. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-34393983167648921122009-01-03T11:27:00.001-08:002009-01-03T11:27:28.446-08:00Happy New Year!Seeing as how we are almost half way done with this school year that means it is time for Parent Teacher Conferences. These conferences are a great time for you as parents to meet one on one with your child’s teacher. Teachers have been preparing developmental guidelines and assessments to track how your child is developing. <br /><br />Please fill out a sign up sheet in the foyer at your next visit. We look forward to seeing you there.Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-25574015705615908192008-11-30T11:56:00.000-08:002008-11-30T12:01:15.154-08:00DecemberIt’s once again time for our annual Holiday Program! The program is put on by all the classes. Each class will perform a couple songs or skits. It’s their time to shine! We strongly recommend that you bring everyone that loves children (this should include but is not limited to grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.).<br /><br />Santa will be making a special appearance at 6:15. He will be there for you to take pictures and to sit on his lap. He will also have a special gift for each child. We do ask that you have your child there by 6:45 so they can get all ready.<br /><br />The program is Thursday, December 11th. Program will begin at 7:00. It will be held at Brookwood elementary School. There will be maps at the front desk, or click on the following link:<br /><br />http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=brookwood+elementary+84047&fb=1&cid=14481225830885323323&li=lmd&z=14&t=m<br /><br />We hope to see you there!Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3860893987059580895.post-61085582881907389142008-11-02T11:57:00.001-08:002008-11-02T12:08:16.439-08:00Blog StartThe Children's Academy is adding a news feed to its site in order do disseminate news, events, and updates quickly and easily. If you are new to this technology don't let it scare you! There are many ways to access news feeds, and we will publish some tutorials of common applications and uses at a later time. If you are familiar with feeds, then as you know, you will now be able to view posted activities at The Children's Academy with just a daily glance. <div><br /></div><div>Thanks for subscribing!</div>Children's Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962047441652457393noreply@blogger.com0